Program Overview

The economics concentration at Robert Morris University provides insight into decision-making which is applicable in both the public and private sectors of the economy. Study in economics is excellent preparation for careers in business, industry, banking and government, graduate work in economics and social sciences, and advanced professional education in law, journalism and business.

Program Objectives

The B.S.B.A. with a concentration in economics equips students to:

Comprehend economic theory; and

Apply the economic way of thinking to personal, professional and social decision-making.

Curriculum

The 120-credit curriculum has five components:

Robert Morris University Core - 42 creditsThese are the traditional liberal arts requirements of the University. Studies in humanities, communications skills, and social, behavioral, natural and quantitative sciences are included.

Business Foundations Courses - 30 creditsThese are required of all students earning a B.S.B.A. degree and include courses in accounting, finance, marketing, management and other business administration areas.

Concentration (Economics) - 21 creditsThis is the major field of study and includes required courses in intermediate price theory, money and banking, and business enterprise and public policy. The provision of two economics electives permits students to extend their knowledge of some particular area of interest in the field.

Business Electives - 12 creditsStudents may select any four courses within the School of Business offerings to broaden their skills in some business area(s) of interest.

Non-Business Electives - 15 creditsStudents may select five courses offered outside the School of Business to broaden their skills in some area(s) of interest.